U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today praised congressional efforts in first 100 days of the 109th Congress.
“The first 100 days of this year’s 109th Congressional session have been marked with hard work and accomplishment,” said Gingrey. “Congress has taken action to lower taxes on hardworking Americans, to secure our borders, to stop terrorist travel, and to address our nation’s energy and transportation needs. Our agenda has been successful, and many of our most important initiatives passed with bipartisan support.”
Legislative successes in the past 100 days include:
Ø The Energy Policy Act, which decreases U.S. dependency on foreign oil and promotes the use of environmentally friendly and renewable energies. Cheaper, cleaner energy will greatly benefit 11th District residents.
Ø The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, which eliminates the tax on assets like small businesses and family farms that are passed from one generation to the next. With this legislation, Congress said once and for all that death is not a taxable event.
Ø The REAL ID Act, which fights terrorism within our borders by implementing much-needed driver’s license reforms, closing asylum loopholes, enhancing border security, and strengthening deportation laws. The terrorists behind September 11th exploited our asylum and identification laws, and this legislation will prevent terrorists from ever using these loopholes again.
Ø The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, which prevents wealthy people from using bankruptcy to hide assets and abuse the system, while still protecting individuals suffering from medical and economic catastrophes. This legislation ensures bankruptcy remains a last resort, not a financial planning tool.
Ø The Highway Bill, which funds federal highways and helps increase the quality of our transportation infrastructure. With so many areas of rapid growth in the 11th District, it’s important to have quality transportation infrastructure in place.
“These are important accomplishments,” said Gingrey. “In the next 100 days, Congress must continue to take on the issues that will ultimately make life better for Georgians and all Americans. That means saving Social Security for future generations, further lowering taxes on the American people, and providing all Americans with greater access to quality healthcare. If we work as hard in the next 100 days as we have in the first 100 days, I have no doubt we’ll accomplish these goals.”
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